PSYCH 3AC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Egg Cell, Ejaculation, Semen Analysis
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A world of diversity - lgbtq family building: assisted parenthood for lgbtq parents, many lgbtq parents use reproductive technologies to become parents, canadian legislation and reproductive technologies. "infertility has been described as a stressor and a life crisis for individuals or couples which results in a lower quality of life and marital conflict" "sexuality is more than the physical act of intercourse, as it influences self-identity, communication, sharing pleasure, deepening intimacy and may lessen stress in one"s life" Early signs of pregnancy: missed period (though, this may occur for other reasons, some women experience cyclic bleeding or spotting during pregnancy. Methods of childbirth: until the 20th century, childbirth usually happened at home and involved the mother, a midwife, family and friends today there are many options, medicated childbirth, prepared childbirth (the lamaze method, caesarean section. A world of diversity - maternal and infant mortality around the world.
